Transportation

Policy

Tech rides to transit’s rescue

The Transit Tech Lab picks eight finalist companies to address pandemic challenges.

New York City

Politics

New York City sues to prevent loss of federal funding

A new lawsuit aims to stop the Trump administration from withholding money over “anarchist jurisdiction” classification.

Politics

NJ, PA and CT get quarantine exemption

Cuomo says it’s impractical to bar travel from New York’s neighbors.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Cuomo shines in new COVID-19 poll, but de Blasio deserves some credit as well

New Yorkers may have more love for Cuomo, but on some COVID-19 policies, de Blasio got there first.

Health Care

Policy

How accurate are rapid COVID-19 tests?

What we know about the 400,000 15-minute tests New York is sending to schools, hospitals and local governments.

NYPD

Policy

The NYPD has a surveillance problem

The department is facing multiple lawsuits over the use and disclosure of its digital surveillance practices.

New York City

Policy

Do Cuomo’s coronavirus shutdown orders trample the First Amendment?

Despite objections, new orders may avoid one freedom of religion issue that plagued earlier restrictions on such gatherings.

New York City

Politics

Taxi medallion owners are still drowning under bad loans

They’re hoping a debt relief program is still on the table during the pandemic.

New York State

Policy

How New York could raise taxes on the rich

Income taxes, pieds-à-terre and stock buybacks all could be targeted by the state Legislature.

Policy

Can New York lead the nation on antitrust enforcement?

New legislation could allow New York to take more aggressive action against companies allegedly engaging in anti-competitive behavior than it’s currently able to under federal antitrust laws.

New York City

Policy

Can NY learn from 9/11 on COVID-19 disability benefits?

The state may expand disability benefits and workers compensation to those still suffering from COVID-19.

Health Care (Archived)

Policy

Should police respond to mental health calls?

The death of Daniel Prude in Rochester has prompted calls to reimagine mental health crisis response.

Housing

Policy

Federal eviction order prompts calls for further state action

The Trump administration paused evictions until the end of the year, but it won’t cover all New Yorkers.

Personality

Personality

NYC restaurateurs plead for indoor dining

An industry leader asks why city restaurants can’t follow the same rules as upstate eateries.

Labor

Policy

Will gig workers be classified as employees?

Gig workers have been on the frontlines during the pandemic, but their fight for more employment benefits still continues.

Policy

How the MTA’s doomsday cuts threaten riders with disabilities

Along with massive service and workforce cuts, elevator installations and on-demand paratransit is on the MTA’s chopping block if federal funding doesn’t come through.

Technology

Policy

City Council extends crackdown on delivery apps

New York City will continue to cap fees paid to the likes of Grubhub and Postmates.